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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.87, 581.63 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.87, 581.63 and 113.90 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.87 : 581.63 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.87/581.63 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.87x = 581.63 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.87x = 66,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,244.75/387.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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